Order of Worship, September 17, 2023

 Limehouse Presbyterian Church

September 17^th, 2023

16^th Sunday after Pentecost 

Service Notes and Announcements

 

                                                                                                                             

Hymns

651		Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer
515		Out Of Deep Unordered Water
340		At the Name of Jesus
274		Crown Him With Many Crowns

 

Scriptures

Psalm      Psalm 114

OT           

NT           Romans 14:1-12

Gospel     

 

 

Sermon: “Belonging To God”

 

Announcements         

·         Rotary Community Dinners at Knox: Our next dinner will Oct 6^th at 6:00 pm.  Speak to Rev Steve or Charles for more information.

·         Mountainview Residence sing along with Rev. Steve and Cathy at. Wed. Sept.20 in the chapel at 2pm.

·         Georgetown Bread Basket - Georgetown Bread Basket - the local food bank is experiencing unusual demand based on fewer donations and an increased number of clients.  While there are many items that are needed, a complete list can be found at https://georgetownbreadbasket.ca/give-help/donate-food/ Some items that are listed included: various canned products, juices, coffee, cooking rice, and jam.

·         6th line/ 22nd Sideroad Road Construction 

·         Note the road construction from 6th line /22 Sideroad to Hwy 7 is scheduled to last until Oct 30. 

·         Church Anniversary September 24.

·         Heritage Designation Info on this designation is on the bulletin board by the front entrance.

·         GFORCe3 (Georgetown Friends of Refugees Committee 3) is thrilled to announce that the first of our two Afghan refugee families is expected to arrive in Canada in October 2023.  GFORCe3 will continue to provide financial and moral support to the second family, who are still in hiding while they await their immigration process and documentation. These two families are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to live safely in Canada. We will now help our Afghan friends find accommodation and jobs.  GFORCe3 thanks the many, kind hearted people in our town for their financial and moral support

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·         Prayers:

- For the families in Libya and Morocco as they try to recover from their recent disasters

- For politicians at every level as they try to lead and make decisions with integrity and justice

- For those who are in hospitals and care facilities, no longer able to watch over themselves for one reason or another

- For those dealing with struggles of all types - physical, mental, and spiritual!

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·         -Thanks, as always, to everyone for your continued support of the work and ministry of our congregations!

 

Order of Worship, August 27th, 2023

 Limehouse Presbyterian Church

August 27th, 2023

13^th Sunday after Pentecost 

Service Notes and Announcements

                                                                                                                             

Hymns

349		My Hope Is Built
229		Jesu, Jesu
762		When The Poor Ones

 

                                                                                                                                                        

Scriptures

Psalm      Psalm 138

OT           

NT           

Gospel     Luke 10:25-37

 

Sermon: “Summer Parables V - The Good Samaritan”

 

 

 

Announcements

·         Tonight, Aug 25^th: Knox will be hosting a BBQ in the large hall. This is a fundraiser to raise funds for the church and its ministries.  

·         6th line/ 22nd Sideroad Road Construction Note the road construction from 6th line /22 Sideroad to Hwy 7 is scheduled to last until Oct 30.

·         Church Anniversary September 24.

·         Heritage Designation: Info on this designation is on the bulletin board by the front entrance.

·         Rev. Steve Anniversary - - please join us at Knox at 12:15 to celebrate Rev. Steve’s 25th anniversary as an ordained minister!  There will be a sandwich luncheon (make your own) with cake to follow, but come and celebrate with him as he passed this milestone on Wednesday, August 23rd!

·         Rotary Community Dinners at Knox: Our next dinner will be Sep 1^st at 6:00 pm.  The menu will be BBQ with pasta, mashed potatoes, and Caesar salad. Speak to Rev Steve or Charles for more information.

·         Georgetown Bread Basket - the local food bank is experiencing unusual demand on their shelves this summer and if you are considering making a donation, the following items are most needed - Canned Meat, Juice Boxes, Instant Puddings, Ketchup and Crackers.  Donations may be dropped off at the food bank or at the church and they will be delivered for you.

·         From Community Unity: A wonderful Ukrainian family that we had the privilege of working with through the Easter Basket Brigade (subsequently found jobs via Lois Fraser etc) is looking to move to Milton to be closer to their work/school and looking for rental housing.  Ideally looking at paying around $2,000 per month and would like to find a place ASAP as the other family that they were living with is moving to Toronto.  If anyone is able, or knows someone who is able, please let us know.

·         Prayers:

·         - For those preparing for school, as teachers or students, some for their first year, some for their final year

·         - For those marking milestones and transitions

·         - For congregations of Christians around the world who are either searching for their next minister or attempting to discern what the future holds for them

·         - For the poor and hungry around the world as storm, fire, flood, and war make the distribution of plenty even more difficult and costly.

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·         -Thanks, as always, to everyone for your continued support of the work and ministry of our congregations!